Air Canada to Launch Flights Between
Vancouver and Auckland, New Zealand

Air Canada has unveiled plans to launch
non-stop, seasonal flights between Vancouver and Auckland, New
Zealand.

Air Canada's flights to Auckland will operate four times
weekly with Boeing
787-8 Dreamliner aircraft beginning 12 December 2019 until the
end of March 2020, subject to obtaining the necessary government
approvals.

Air Canada has also finalized a Memorandum of
Understanding with Star Alliance partner Air New Zealand to pursue
expanding its current alliance arrangement to strategically
co-operate in the form of a Joint Venture, subject to Air Canada
and Air New Zealand making the necessary filings, obtaining
competition and other regulatory approvals and finalizing
documentation.

"We are delighted to add Auckland
as we continue strategically expanding Air Canada's international
network and increasing its presence in the Asia-Pacific market.
The launch of Auckland service in December will be of particular
interest to New Zealanders travelling for a Canadian winter
vacation, and to North Americans travelling to enjoy New Zealand's
vibrant multicultural urban and natural attractions during their
summer season," said Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President
and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada. "We have timed our
Auckland flights to conveniently connect at our YVR trans-Pacific
hub to and from a multitude of non-stop destinations throughout
North America including New York-Newark. Our Dreamliners featuring
our Signature Service together with the seamless connections
through in-transit preclearance facilities and competitive elapsed travel times, position Air Canada and YVR as a preferred
trans-Pacific option for travel."

New Zealand Minister of Tourism, Hon. Kelvin
Davis, said, "This new non-stop service between
Vancouver and Auckland will further deepen the connections between
our countries and strengthen our tourism links. More and more
Canadians are choosing to visit New Zealand to experience our
culture, scenery and Kiwi hospitality. 71,000 Canadians visited New Zealand in 2018, staying on average for 19 days and making an
important contribution to the New Zealand economy. In addition to
tourism links, Canada is one of New Zealand's closest
international partners. Both countries are members of the recently
implemented CPTPP free trade agreement."

Customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan Miles through
Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air Canada
and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple
Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.